The most recent situation for which those at Red Hall have taken an unfair degree of blame was today’s shambolic Tetley’s Challenge Cup draw. Yet it’s hard to see why this is the RFL’s fault.
There was some annoyance last week about the BBC investigation into the finances of Super League.
One of the issues that has dogged international rugby league, especially in recent seasons, is that of players swapping international allegiance and choosing to represent another country.
A rather disappointing and discouraging season failed to put a smile back on anyone’s face with a typically disappointing and discouraging international series.
The demise of Northampton Demons does give us more confidence about Gloucestershire, Hemel, Oxford and Coventry.
Warrington Wolves caused anger last week with their team selection for the league game against London Broncos.
The RFL today announced the end of what must surely be one of the most controversial sponsorship deals in rugby league history.
While Brown didn’t want to leave Huddersfield his early departure from the Galpharm Stadium seems like the best thing to have happened for all concerned.
Yesterday’s dismal 36-12 defeat at Castleford seemingly marked a new low in Widnes Vikings’ season.
Ian Henderson has become the latest player to cause controversy by switching his international allegiance from one nation to another.
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| Sunday 26th May 2013 | |||
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| Monday 20th May 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 19th May 2013 | |||
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| Saturday 18th May 2013 | |||
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| Friday 17th May 2013 | |||
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| Pos | Name | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan Warriors | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| 2 | Huddersfield Giants | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 22 |
| 3 | Warrington Wolves | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Leeds Rhinos | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | Catalans Dragons | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| 6 | Hull FC | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 7 | Bradford Bulls | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 | St Helens | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 9 | Hull KR | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Wakefield Wildcats | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Widnes Vikings | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Castleford Tigers | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 13 | London Broncos | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 14 | Salford City Reds | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| Thursday 23rd May 2013 | |||
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| Friday 24th May 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 26th May 2013 | |||
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| Thursday 23rd May 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 12th May 2013 | |||
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14:00 |
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| Sunday 5th May 2013 | |||
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15:00 |
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| Pos | Name | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halifax RLFC | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| 2 | Featherstone Rovers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 32 |
| 3 | Batley Bulldogs | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| 4 | Sheffield Eagles | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 31 |
| 5 | Leigh Centurions | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
| 6 | Dewsbury Rams | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | Whitehaven RLFC | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
| 8 | Workington Town | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
| 9 | Swinton Lions | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| 10 | Hunslet Hawks | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | York City Knights | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Doncaster RLFC | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
| 13 | Keighley Cougars | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
| 14 | Barrow Raiders | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
| Sunday 26th May 2013 | |||
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13:00 |
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| Sunday 2nd June 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 12th May 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 5th May 2013 | |||
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| Pos | Name | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Wales Crusaders | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 | Oxford | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | Hemel Stags | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | South Wales Scorpions | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | Oldham RLFC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Rochdale Hornets | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | Gateshead Thunder | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | London Skolars | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | Gloucestershire All Golds | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Sunday 19th May 2013 | |||
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| Friday 24th May 2013 | |||
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| Saturday 25th May 2013 | |||
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04:00 |
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| Sunday 26th May 2013 | |||
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| Monday 20th May 2013 | |||
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| Sunday 19th May 2013 | |||
05:00 |
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| Saturday 18th May 2013 | |||
10:30 |
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09:30 |
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| Friday 17th May 2013 | |||
10:35 |
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| Pos | Name | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sydney | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 2 | Sydney Roosters | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 3 | Melbourne Storm | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | Manly Sea Eagles | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Newcastle Knights | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | Brisbane Broncos | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Cronulla Sharks | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Gold Coast Titans | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | Canberra Raiders | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 10 | Penrith Panthers | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | North QLD Cowboys | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 12 | St George Illawarra | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 15 | NZ Warriors | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 16 | Wests Tigers | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 |